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GEOMETRY SYLLABUS
TEACHER: Patti Gallagher
CONTACT: [email protected]
WEBPAGE: http://staunton.k12.va.us//Domain/886
MAJOR COURSE OBJECTIVES – The student will...
 ...sketch points, lines, planes and their intersections; measure segments and
add their lengths; measure angles and classify them based on their
measurements.
 ...analyze segment bisectors and angle bisectors; identify complementary
angles, supplementary angles, vertical angles, and linear pairs; use
properties of equality and congruence to justify mathematical statements.
 ...identify relationships between angles formed by two lines and a
transversal, especially when the two lines are parallel; uses properties of
parallel and perpendicular lines to find angle measures; identify the angle
relationships necessary for showing two lines are parallel.
 ...classify triangles according to angle measure and side lengths; use the
Triangle Sum Theorem, the Base Angles Theorem, the Pythagorean
Theorem, and the Triangle Inequality Theorem; discover the relationship
between the medians of a triangle and its centroid.
 ...identify corresponding parts of congruent triangles; show triangles are
congruent using the SSS, SAS, and ASA Congruence Postulates and the
AAS and HL Congruence Theorem; use angle bisectors and perpendicular
bisectors to compute angle measures and segment lengths in situations
involving triangles.
 ...explore translations and reflect figures over lines and use reflections to
discover lines of symmetry in a figure.
 ...find angle measures of quadrilaterals; identify special quadrilaterals; use
properties of parallelograms, rhombuses, rectangles, squares, and
trapezoids to find their side lengths and angle measures; investigate the
midsegment of a trapezoid.
 ...use graphing calculators and/or manipulatives to meet some of these
objectives.
 ...determine interior and exterior angles of polygons based on the number
of sides; classify polygons and determine the area of basic polygon and
circle shapes.
 ...determine measures of a circle given information of tangents, secants,
diameters and chords; find measures of major and minor arcs; determine if
a chord is a diameter from given information; determine angle and arc
measures based off of central, inscribed or interior angles.
 ...explore rotations and dilations of figures both on a coordinate plane and
in application; determine linear and/or rotational symmetry.
 …perform constructions of bisectors, perpendicular lines, parallel lines,
and copy an angle with a compass and ruler.
COURSE OUTLINE
FIRST 9 WEEKS (42.5% of total grade)
Basics of Geometry
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Logic and Reasoning
Coordinate Geometry
Constructions
Triangle Properties and Congruence
Polygon Properties
Circle Properties
Transformations and Tessellations
G.2
G.2
G.1
G.3
G.4
G.5,G.6
G.9,G.10
G.11
G.3
MIDTERM EXAM (7.5% of total grade)
SECOND 9 WEEKS (42.5% of total grade)
Right Triangles
Distance and Circle Equations
Surface Area and Volume
Similarity
Trigonometry
Proofs
SOL Preparation
G.8
G.3, G.12
G.13
G.10
G.8
G.6
The last two weeks are either SOL remediation for
those who will re-test, or an extension project for
those who pass the SOL.
FINAL EXAM (7.5% of total grade)
The Math Department has a standard rubric for Conduct Grades. They are as follows:
Conduct grade will be based on the following: Students will earn the following letter grades:
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Respect
Non-disruptive behavior
Participation
Following school policies
A:
B:
C:
D:
F:
Consistently exhibits desired qualities
Regularly exhibits desired qualities
Sometimes exhibits desired qualities
Seldom exhibits desired qualities
Consistently does not exhibit desired qualities
MATERIALS PROVIDED
Text – Discovering Geometry, 3rd edition; Kendall Hunt
iPads for classroom use ONLY
MATERIALS NEEDED
1½ inch 3-ring binder and loose leaf paper, OR, spiral
notebook and a folder for handouts
Pencils and erasers
Scientific calculator (for home use, TI-30
recommended)
Compass & Protractor
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Treat yourself, your classmates, and your teacher
with respect.
2. Be punctual and prepared with supplies and
assignments.
3. Don’t distract yourself or others from learning.
4. Try hard and give your best effort every day.
PLEASE NOTE
- Students are expected to attend school every day. If they
are unable to do so, they are expected to go to Mrs.
Gallagher’s website and complete their class work and
homework for the day. The textbook is available online.
- This course moves quickly. Each absence, excused or
otherwise, lowers the chance for the student to
successfully complete the course. Mrs. Gallagher is always
willing to work after school to help students catch up.
- Low grades may be subject to significant bonuses upon
passing the end-of-course SOL.
Grades will be based on the following:
Class Work: 10%
Students will earn grades
based solely on the completeness and quality of inclass work turned in. Work must be turned in on time
and will be penalized due to unexcused lateness.
Participation: 10%
Students must be involved in
their education during the class period. It is assumed
the student is engaged unless otherwise evident to
the teacher. Grades will be lowered due to removal
from class, refusal to work, copying, sleeping, texting,
using iPads for games, etc.
Homework: 10%
Students will have homework
assigned almost every day. Students are expected to
complete assignments by the next class day. Grades
will be penalized due to unexcused lateness.
Quizzes: 10%
Students will have 5-question
quizzes every Friday based off of the week’s SOL
warm-up problems. Students who have missed classes
due to unexcused absences or tardiness will not be
exempt.
Tests: 60%
Students will complete one
test at the conclusion of each unit, as well as one SOL
benchmark each quarter.
 If a student fails to complete homework, class
work, tests, or quizzes due to unexcused absences,
a zero will be entered in the Grade book until the
student makes up the work.
 Students needing to make up tests must do so
outside of class. Please make arrangements. I am
available after school almost every day for
tutoring.
 Grades will be updated and accurate as often as
possible in the Parent Portal, and no later than
Thursday by 6:00 pm for the previous week’s
assignments.
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